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VX08 AKG

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

169,974 mi
Last recorded169,974 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 AKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 169,974 miles

Coolant leak

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underneath in a rusty condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 165,680 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underneath in a rusty condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 164,590 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 158,323 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 151,928 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 145,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 122,533 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 105,294 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 102,843 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,424 miles

rear suspension unit above rear axle damp

Pass 25 Jul 2016 91,601 miles

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

o/s/r n/s/r main brake pipe corrosion

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2015 83,272 miles

main rear brake pipes corroded B/L

n/s/r tyre splitting inner side wall B/L

o/s/r tyre wear inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,100 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,219 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 52,563 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 52,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres slight cuts

Pass 17 Oct 2011 44,327 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in sidewall on both nearside front and offside rear not through to cords

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Based on 1,655,051 MOT tests across 158,719 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
6,969
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
158,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,215
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13,842
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,636
position lamp(s) not working 10,456
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VX08 AKG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 87,564 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,215 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX08 AKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX08 AKG registered?

VX08 AKG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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